Golden is located in Jefferson County at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. As of July 2008 the population was 17,321. Founded during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush on 16 June 1859, the mining camp was originally named Golden City in honor of Thomas L. Golden. The historic City of Golden boasts a rich history. Residents enjoy the blending of old and new. Golden is a short drive to Downtown Denver. Nestled at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, residents enjoy wonderful views, great hiking, trails and open space, farm and horse property, many different styles of homes and townhomes and the conveniences of the city.
Golden welcomes approximately 2.5 million visitors each year. It features wonderful historic buildings, unique restaurants, great hiking and many other local tourist attractions such as:
- Heritage Square
- Golden Gate State Park
- Buffalo Bill’s Museum
- Coors Brewery Tours
- Colorado Railroad Museum
- Mother Cabrini Shrine
- Jefferson County Nature Center
- Foothills Art Center
- School of Mines Geology Museum
The Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, It offers programs in engineering and science. Also there are the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the National Earthquake Information Center, the Coors Brewing Company, CoorsTek, the American Mountaineering Center, and the Colorado Railroad Museum. Golden is also the birthplace of the Jolly Rancher, a candy bought out by the Hershey Foods Corporation. Famous western showman William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody is buried nearby on Lookout Mountain.
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